Wild banded gouramis, typically Trichogaster fasciata, are found in Asian countries like India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. They are freshwater tropical fish with elongated, laterally compressed bodies, often greenish in color, with oblique bluish or orange bars. They possess a labyrinth organ to breathe atmospheric air and have thread-like pelvic fins for sensing touch.
Description
Appearance: Greenish body with dark, oblique orange or bluish bars. Both sexes are drab as adults, but juveniles have 8–10 complete dark vertical bars.
Body shape: Elongated and strongly compressed.
Fins: Have thread-like pelvic fins with an elongated ray that can reach beyond the caudal fin.
Mouth: Small and slightly protrusible, with a papillose upper lip.
Size: Reaches a maximum length of about 12.5 cm (5 inches).
Habitat and behavior
Habitat: Found in sluggish, vegetated waters in the Indian subcontinent.
Breathing: They are obligate air-breathers, using a labyrinth organ to breathe atmospheric air.
Behavior: Peaceful, slow-moving fish. They are often found in groups in the wild.
Wild banded gouramis, typically Trichogaster fasciata, are found in Asian countries like India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. They are freshwater tropical fish with elongated, laterally compressed bodies, often greenish in color, with oblique bluish or orange bars. They possess a labyrinth organ to breathe atmospheric air and have thread-like pelvic fins for sensing touch.
Description
Appearance: Greenish body with dark, oblique orange or bluish bars. Both sexes are drab as adults, but juveniles have 8–10 complete dark vertical bars.
Body shape: Elongated and strongly compressed.
Fins: Have thread-like pelvic fins with an elongated ray that can reach beyond the caudal fin.
Mouth: Small and slightly protrusible, with a papillose upper lip.
Size: Reaches a maximum length of about 12.5 cm (5 inches).
Habitat and behavior
Habitat: Found in sluggish, vegetated waters in the Indian subcontinent.
Breathing: They are obligate air-breathers, using a labyrinth organ to breathe atmospheric air.
Behavior: Peaceful, slow-moving fish. They are often found in groups in the wild.
